Introspection: Looking in at/into one's self.
Retrospection: Looking back at/into the past.
Examples:
After some much-needed introspection, Joe finally realized the true reasons why he'd been so anxious lately.
The retrospection proved valuable for Sally who vowed to never again repeat the past and set a new course for the future.
'Self-retrospection' isn't frequently used in my experience as despite it typically involving one's own experiences, does not require the reflexiveness that 'self' imposes. Similarly, 'self-introspection' may not be any more descriptive than merely 'introspection' in many cases where it is commonly used.
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